February 2016 - GiveLo

Sustainable Peterborough is pleased to invite you to attend the Sustainable Peterborough Partnership Recognition Event & Awards, GPA Climate Change Action Plan Official Launch, and the Partners for Climate Protection Awards.

In order to recognize the numerous sustainable achievements that our partner organizations have accomplished in 2015, Sustainable Peterborough is proud to announce the launch of the Sustainable Peterborough Partnership Recognition Awards. Winners will be announced during the event.

The event will also serve as the Official Launch of the Greater Peterborough Area Climate Change Action Plan, a collaborative project in partnership with the City of Peterborough, the County of Peterborough, the eight member Townships, together with Curve Lake First Nation and Hiawatha First Nation.

The twelve Climate Change Action Plan partners will receive their Partners for Climate Protection Milestone 1 Award for completion of their Greenhouse Gas Inventories for both Corporate and Community Sectors.

The event will also feature a special keynote presentation, stay tuned for details.

Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Time: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St, Peterborough

PLEASE REGISTER by Friday, February 26, 2016. Event admission is free!

Light refreshments will be served and a cash bar will be available.

THE TOWN WITH NO POVERTY
Public talk to explore the economic case for a basic income guarantee

On February 9, 2016, Nourish invites you to attend a free public talk on the economic benefits of a basic income guarantee (BIG). The talk, which marks the second installment of the Nourish Food Series, will be held from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at 185 King Street.

Co-sponsored by Nourish and the Basic Income Peterborough Network (BIPN), February’s event will feature Dr. Evelyn Forget, the Manitoba economist who conducted a retrospective evaluation of the Dauphin project.

“Dr. Forget’s work has helped to increase our understanding of how a basic income could benefit the Canadian economy and our society as a whole,” said BIPN co-chair, Jason Hartwick, “that’s why we are excited about the opportunity to learn from her valuable insights.”

About the Basic Income Peterborough Network

BIPN is a working group of Peterborough-area community members dedicated to eliminate poverty through a Basic Income Guarantee for all Canadians. BIPN is affiliated with the Basic Income Canada Network. For information about BIPN, visit www.nourishproject.ca/basic-income-peterborough-network

About the Nourish Project

Nourish is all about food. Through innovative programs focused on growing, cooking, eating and advocating for good food, our work promotes health, community, and fairness. For more information, visit www.nourishproject.ca.

For further information, please contact:

Name: Jason Hartwick

Title: Basic Income Peterborough Network Co-Chair

Phone: 705.808.0969

Email: basicincome@nourishproject.ca